The course is designed to give students the skills to analyse the language, literature and culture of France and the French-speaking world with substantive and methodologically sound arguments. They also acquire the tools they will need in the future for teaching and learning processes as qualified teachers of a foreign language in the classroom. The objective is to gain a high-level overview of relevant linguistic and cultural phenomena and to pass on their knowledge and ability to pupils as required by the curriculum.

Course structure:

The normal period of study is nine semesters and is divided into modules. For the standard course, students must complete courses and exams to make up 36 credits, including teaching methodology (9 credits). See the course schedule for a breakdown of the modules over the semesters to complete the course within the normal period. The course covers the following subject areas: - Linguistics - Literature - Culture - Language practice - Teaching methodology.

Admission requirements:

French language at B1 level is a requirement to join the course. Students must take a placement test at the start of the course. Career prospects: Once students have passed the state examination to complete the course, they are qualified to start teacher training at a primary school. The following are seven reasons to choose a course in Romance philology at the University of Rostock: 1 Personal support: Professors and tutors will support you right from the first semester. 2 Range of different subjects that can be combined: You can study several Romance languages at the same time or combine Romance philology with other subjects. 3 New course regulations: In 2012, the course and examination regulations were revised with student input and updated to reflect current requirements. 4 The course is closely linked to research and practice-based: Committed teachers stimulate and deepen your interests with additional events such as the "Club littéraire" and the "Atelier théâtre". 5 Discover the country and culture yourself: Our partner universities, for example in Nantes and Lyon, keep plenty of spaces available so that you can spend time abroad as part of the course. 6 When it comes to studying from day to day, the University of Rostock is simply better - from the best student union in Germany to child support and the new library. 7 Time for study: Rostock is the "city of short distances" and a semester ticket also gets you to the beaches of the Baltic Sea.